Prize

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Tax credit for pet owners

Due to the unfavorable economic climate, pet owners are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their beloved pets.  They are being turned into pet shelters in climbing numbers because pet owners cannot afford to keep their pets.  A congressman from Michigan has thought of a possible solution.  I applaud him.  See article below.

GOP’s McCotter Pushes Pet Care Tax Breaks

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 3:12 PM

By: Jim Meyers

Rep. Thaddeus McCotter tells Newsmax about a bill he is sponsoring that would provide Americans with a tax deduction for the cost of caring for a pet in these difficult economic times.

The Michigan Republican also declared that that healthcare reform plan being promoted by President Barack Obama is “so repugnant” that even some Democrats can’t support it.

Rep. McCotter, who represents a Detroit-area district, introduced the HAPPY (Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years) Act on July 31. It would allow taxpayers to take a deduction of up to $3,500 a year for “qualified pet care expenses,” including veterinary care. It is now in committee.

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Unexpected Visitors

Today I came home for lunch and when I came in the side door I could hear the door bell ringing.  As I went up to the front door to see who was there, the door bell kept ringing.  Impatient little visitor.   I looked out the window near the door and the stoop was vacant.  The [...]

Who’s on First?

Now that baseball season is in full swing, I thot I would resurrect this great routine by Abbott and Costello.
I never get tired of it.

6 things to do everyday…

Get into the habit of completing these basic tasks daily. With just a few minutes’
work, you’ll easily be able to keep chaos at bay.

- Make the Bed
Tidiness begets tidiness. A crisply made bed makes the whole room seem more orderly, which
makes it less likely that you’ll let other things — such as clothes and papers — [...]